MATHEMATICS (TURKISH, PHD)
PhD	TR-NQF-HE: Level 8	QF-EHEA: Third Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 8

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code	Course Name	Semester	Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
FİZ6033	Thin Film Physics	Fall	3	0	3	12

This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester.

Basic information

Language of instruction:	Turkish
Type of course:	Departmental Elective
Course Level:
Mode of Delivery:	Face to face
Course Coordinator :	Dr. Öğr. Üyesi ÖMER POLAT
Recommended Optional Program Components:	None
Course Objectives:	Teaching fundamental knowledge about thin film growth techniques, investigation techniques and technological applications of thin films

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1-Define and manipulate advanced concepts of Physics
2-Apply physical principles to real-world problems
3-Acquire scientific knowledge
4-Design and conduct research projects independently
5-Work effectively in multi-disciplinary research teams
6-Continuously develop their knowledge and skills in order to adapt to a rapidly developing technological environment
7-Find out new methods to improve his/her knowledge.
8-Understand the applications and basic principles of the new instrumentation and/or software vital to his/her thesis projects.
9-Effectively express his/her research ideas and findings both orally and in writing
10-Defend research outcomes at seminars and conferences.

Course Content

In this course,
Experimental techniques for growth of thin films,two dimensional crystallography and electron diffraction techniques,surface morphology and probing techniques, electron spectroscopy techniques,investigations of magnetic propeties of thin films will be taught.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Introduction to the thin film physics
2)	Experimental techniques for growth of thin films
3)	Two dimensional crystallography and electron diffraction techniques 1
4)	Two dimensional crystallography and electron diffraction techniques 2
5)	Surface morphology and probing techniques 1
6)	Surface morphology and probing techniques 2
7)	Electron spectroscopy techniques for thin film analysis 1
8)	Electron spectroscopy techniques for thin films analysis 1 (continued)
9)	Electron spectroscopy techniques for thin film analysis 2
10)	Review of magnetism in thin films
11)	Conventional techniques for magnetic investigations of thin films
12)	Synchrotron radiation techniques for investigation of magnetic properties
13)	Examples for technological applications
14)	Student seminars on physics of thinfilms

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Surface Science An Introduction K. Oura, V.G. Lifshit, A.A. Saranin, A.V. Zotov, M. Katayama Practical guide to magnetic circular dichroism spectroscopy, W. Roy Mason Core level spectroscopy of solids, Frank de Groot, Akio Kotani
References:	Ultrathin magnetic structures, (An Introduction to the Electronic, Magnetic and Structural Properties, J.A.C. Bland, B. Heinrich Materials science of thin films (deposition & structure), Milton Ohring, Surface crystallography (an introduaction to Low Energy Electron Diffraction), L.J. Clarke Surface and Thin Film Analysis, H. Bubert, H. Jenett,

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Quizzes	2	% 10
Homework Assignments	4	% 20
Midterms	1	% 30
Final	1	% 40
Total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 60
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 40
Total		% 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities	Number of Activities	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Course Hours	12	3	36
Study Hours Out of Class	14	5	70
Homework Assignments	4	10	40
Quizzes	2	7	14
Midterms	1	17	17
Final	1	23	23
Total Workload			200

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Low	3 Average	4 High	5 Highest

Program Outcomes

Level of Contribution